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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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